Blast in central Quetta city leaves three dead

A powerful blast in central Quetta city killed three people and injured many others. SAMAA aired exclusive footage of the blast showing a cloud of smoke rising. Reports said the explosion occurred close to Quetta’s Science College located on Jinnah Road. A rally of a religious group was being held nearby. The blast hit city’s high security zone where Hockey Ground, Chief Minister House and Governor House are located. Police and rescue teams rushed to the blast site and shifted the dead and injured to civil hospital. Nature of the blast could not be confirmed immediately. SAMAA correspondent said three dead bodies were shifted to hospital and many injured were also being rushed to hospital.